Network Protocols MCQs with Answers

Past Paper MCQ

What is Telnet in the context of computer networks?

• A.A database management system
• B.A web browser
• C.An operating system
• D.A network protocol

Which WAN encapsulation methods can be configured on an asynchronous serial connection?

• A.PPP and ATM
• B.HDLC and Frame Relay
• C.PPP and Frame Relay
• D.HDLC and ATM

Which LAN access method resolves the connection conflicts between nodes using collision detection?

• A.Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD)
• B.Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA)
• C.Token Passing
• D.Polling

What is a protocol in the context of computer networks?

• A.A physical device used to connect computers
• B.A set of rules for communication
• C.A type of network topology
• D.A software application for browsing the internet

What does CHAP stand for in networking protocols?

• A.Central Host Authentication Process
• B.Channel Handshake Access Protocol
• C.Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol
• D.Common Header Addressing Protocol

Which of the following protocols is classified as an Application Layer protocol in networking?

• A.ARP
• B.TCP
• C.IP
• D.HTTP

Which method is commonly used to perform summation operations on bits for error detection in data transmission?

• A.Parity Check
• B.Checksum
• C.CRC
• D.Hamming Code

What is the administrative distance value of the OSPF routing protocol?

• A.90
• B.110
• C.120
• D.100

What function does the Spanning Tree Protocol serve in a switched LAN environment?

• A.To prevent switching loops in networks with redundant switched paths
• B.To encrypt data packets traveling between switches
• C.To assign IP addresses dynamically to connected hosts
• D.To increase the bandwidth of each switch port

What type of packet is sent by a node to notify the source of network congestion?

• A.Choke Packet
• B.Echo Packet
• C.Hello Packet
• D.Probe Packet